Christian spoken word artist Amena Brown talks about race, poetry, and breaking free. AB: Spoken word is typically free verse poetry written, to be performed, not just to be read. Spoken word ...

Jackie Hill-Perry considers herself not merely an agent of change, but its embodiment as well. A Christian spoken-word poet from Chicago, Ms. Hill-Perry professes to be a former lesbian — a change she ...

Not everyone knows this, but Christian spoken-word poetry is a thing. In fact, it’s becoming a bigger thing. And it’s coming to Jackson next week in the form of four performers: Jackie Hill Perry, ...

From ancient Greek soapbox soliloquies to viral TikTok videos of poetry slams, spoken word has always charged language with kinetic immediacy. Encompassing a unique blend of honesty and an engaging ...

JACKSON — Not everyone knows this, but Christian spoken-word poetry is a thing. In fact, it’s becoming a bigger thing. And it’s coming to Jackson tonight in the ...